Oropouche

Oropouche spreads through bites of infected biting midges and some mosquitoes. Prevent bug bites.

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Photo showing a midge and a mosquito (Culicoides spp.) biting a person. Courtesy: Dunpharlain 2024 Oropouche Outbreak Several South American and Caribbean countries reported outbreaks of Oropouche from late 2023–2024. Learn More Sept. 18, 2025 Oropouche and Pregnancy Oropouche can spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy or newborn around birth. Meet the Midge Biting midges are tiny flies, sometimes called “no-see-ums,” that can spread Oropouche. Prevention Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites when traveling to areas at risk for Oropouche. For Professionals Photo of a healthcare provider counseling a pregnant person. Clinical Care for Pregnant Women Interim guidance for clinical management of pregnant women with Oropouche. Jan. 31, 2025 Photo of a person who has a headache talking to their healthcare provider. Clinical Overview Know the symptoms, diagnostic test, and treatment for patients with Oropouche virus disease Nov. 19, 2025 Possible Sexual Transmission Clinical considerations for possible sexual transmission of Oropouche virus disease. Clinical Care for Infants Clinical guidance for evaluating and managing infants born to pregnant women with Oropouche. Testing and Reporting Testing, case definitions, and reporting information for public health departments

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